Brookite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

Brookite and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Pyrite Marcasite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Brookite and Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brookite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.